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World Bank approves $200 million to support Pakistan’s response to coronavirus outbreak
The World Bank has approved $200 million to support Pakistan’s response to coronavirus outbreak as part of $1.9 billion initial funding for 25 countries. According to the Bank, the $200 million funding will support Pakistan’s “preparedness and...Apr 3, 2020 683 0 -
The Fight for Gender Equality in Pakistan
In a small classroom located on the lower level of American University’s School of Communication building, Mrs. Fauzia Kasuri was knocking down patriarchal narratives and laying the groundwork for the future success of women in Pakistan....Mar 26, 2020 1802 1 -
Value water, if you want to address climate change earnestly – Study
A world with intensifying water stress levels cannot rescue the climate of our planet as a judicious use of the natural resource – from rivers, streams and oceans to dams – remains a key part of...Mar 23, 2020 1219 0 -
Author of new book ‘Gems and Jewels’ sheds light on Pakistan’s diversity
This year I am fortunate to have the opportunity to take the inaugural course titled Pakistan and the Region introduced and led by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic...Mar 1, 2020 2825 0 -
Let’s not forget common sense in our defense against coronavirus offense
We are living in a world facing a strange kind of seemingly unstoppable challenge – some would say it’s very much a biological warfare from the pages of a fiction book. The coronavirus has no boundaries...Feb 29, 2020 934 0 -
How Tipu Sultan’s great-great-granddaughter became a British WWII heroine
The story of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan...Read MoreJan 28, 2020 3933 0 -
Building bridges begins with understanding diverse perspectives
“Love is the bridge between you and everything,” says Rumi, the famed and mystic poet from the 13th century. Love is not often the focus of learning, but one of the ways that it can be...Jan 22, 2020 1662 0 -
Covering corruption, crime, politics more dangerous for journalists than war reporting – New report
Journalists reporting on local beats like corrupt practices, crimes and politics face more dangers than those working in war zones, a UNESCO analysis of attacks against media persons around the world shows. The stunning report reveals...Jan 21, 2020 918 1 -
New report tells of scars the Syrian conflict has inflicted on children
The indifferent players on the world stage not only turned a blind eye to the suffering of Syrians but they also unleashed their dogs of war in the form of proxies, a ruthless regime and militant...Jan 19, 2020 713 0 -
Indian BJP Government’s actions caused enormous Kashmiri suffering – HRW
A file photo of a Kashmiri girl injured in a hale of pellet gunshots, taken at an exhibition on Kashmir in Washington D.C. on August 15, 2019 In a damning assessment of the ongoing situation in Kashmir...Jan 14, 2020 3136 0